ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 TRAINING PROGRAM

 

Welcome to the Entrepreneurship 101 Training Program!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship? This 10-week training program is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a business idea or simply curious about the entrepreneurial mindset, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

Each week we will explore a different aspect of entrepreneurship, from the overview of entrepreneurship and generating business ideas to crafting a comprehensive business plan. We will also provide a brief walkthrough of the financial, legal, and intellectual property issues that startups commonly face, as well as digital marketing and pitching strategies.

Join us to explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and empower you to turn your dreams into reality.

 

Course Outline

Week	Date	Topic	Speaker
1	07/09/2023	Entrepreneurship: An Overview	Prof. Carrie Ling Director, HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
2	14/09/2023	Social Innovation & Enterprise	Prof. Ewrin Huang  Adjunct Professor, HKUST Division of Integrative Systems and Design
3	21/09/2023	Design Thinking Principles	Prof. Carrie Ling Director, HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
4	28/09/2023	Business Model Canvas	Prof. Joseph Koc Adjunct Associate Professor, HKUST Business School
5	05/10/2023	Financial Basics for a Start-up Founder	Veronica Tam  Partner, Accounting and Payroll Outsourcing Services, PWC
6	12/10/2023	Managing Legal Issues Arising With Founders, Employees, Contractors And Stakeholders	Dillan Sum Consultant Lawyer, Lee Chan Cheng Solicitors
7	19/10/2023	Digital Marketing	Alvin Lam Managing Partner, T12M Ventures Ltd.
8	02/11/2023	Protecting Your Start-ups Through IP (IP/ Technology Licensing)	Jennifer Che Managing Director, Eagle IP
9	09/11/2023	Startup Compliance Issues	Ricardo Lee Principal Legal Advisor, Ricardo Lee & Associates Law Office
10	16/11/2023	Pitching 101	Mike Lam  Head (Start-up Incubation and Investment), HKUST OKT
11	30/11/2023	Project Presentation	N/A
12	TBC	Field Trip: Explore GBA Incubators	N/A

 

Note

Entrepreneurship 101 is a non-credit course offered by the Entrepreneurship Center (EC). Participants who attend 8 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance issued by EC.

Target	UG/PG students, no prior knowledge required
Format	Each session will consist of a 1-hour seminar, followed by a networking session where light refreshments will be provided.
Project	The objective is to create a diverse team of students with both technical and business backgrounds. This team will  collaborate to develop and present a feasible business plan. Furthermore, sponsored by our alumnus Alvin Lam, the managing director of T12M Ventures, each team will be eligible to receive up to $3,000 for registration of a new company.
Field Trip	A trip to HKUST GBA incubators will be arranged in December 2023

 

We're excited to have you on board for this transformative journey. Let's dive into the world of entrepreneurship together!